RoddyT Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hi I am new to the forum and will be picking up my Boxster S on Saturday it has 5,000 miles on it and was registered in April 2017. Is there anything I should look out for when picking her up? Also what fuel are you putting in your cars? Thanks in advance - really excited as it is my first Porsche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Congrats and welcome! 2 minutes ago, RoddyT said: Also what fuel are you putting in your cars? Astounding, your first post and you're trying to start an argument already (Short answer - what we want to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I know - sorry! Love your username as that is what I am calling this car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, RoddyT said: Hi I am new to the forum and will be picking up my Boxster S on Saturday it has 5,000 miles on it and was registered in April 2017. Is there anything I should look out for when picking her up? Also what fuel are you putting in your cars? Thanks in advance - really excited as it is my first Porsche! Welcome, let see some pictures - when you have them (not directly uploaded - use Flickr or Imgur to host and just insert a link to the photo), take care your driveway and shrubbery are neat before posting though Oh and I use Shell V Power when I can get it else I default to Momentum 99 - and I don't care what anyone else thinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2000 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 It' so new everything is covered by Porsche just check the paint work as no marks they might have missed. But the only thing you need to look out for is your speed they go a lot faster than you think. I put 99 in mine ?♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Not disel oh and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Oh and as it's your first Boxster, DO be careful in current slippy conditions. They spin very easily on these roads You might be used to RWD, but many are not used to mid-engined balance and get caught out, often with very expensive results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I am near Glasgow so was thankful that I wasn’t getting it last weekend with the snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new car. I take it you are buying from an OPC and if so, just enjoy the whole experience of the day and get used to the car. I tend to put Shell V Power in mine if available. Put some pictures up when you get chance and a spec list, we’re a right nosy bunch on here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzeebub Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Welcome. Sounds like you've got a very special day ahead on Saturday. Car collection days always amongst the best days. Hopefully it will be dry, for hand over and driving. Regards fuel, high octane petrol is more expensive but generally gives a few mpg more. Vpower my potion of choice. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks & yes buying from OPC - will try V Power - 4 more sleeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Spec includes PDK, front a rear parking sensors, heated seats, sports seats plus, 20inch 911 turbo wheels, roll over bars painted, power steering plus & crest on headrests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Jet Black Metallic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny A Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Very nice, love mine and there’s nothing like that first drive in your new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yes I am hoping it is dry & get the chance to put the top down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antjrice Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 20 inch turbos..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonttt Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Congratulations, always exciting to pick up a car and the OPC experience should be great ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Wheels are smart - yes I have been told to expect a surprise - also getting G Techniq ceramic on car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIkeyv60 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 It sounds great, you'll have a great day, i use bp ultimate but it will run happily on normal unleaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, RoddyT said: Wheels are smart - yes I have been told to expect a surprise - also getting G Techniq ceramic on car Gtechniq is really good, welcome to the forum BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyT Posted January 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Is there anything I should look out for with the G Techniq? Did any of you get the OPC to do it?? 2 more sleeps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Welcome! The general consensus is that the OPC valeters (?) won't do as good a job as a dedicated detailer for the GTechnic. I believe they'll charge roughly the same, but the detailer will do a lot of paint correction etc before applying. As for fuel, mine runs happily on regular unleaded and all boxsters I have had since 2005 have too. Enjoy your new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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